Death Cap Mushrooms

The Health Protection Service of the ACT Government Health Directorate reminds people to steer clear of any wild mushrooms found growing around the ACT. 

Death Cap, the world's deadliest mushroom can be confused with Edible mushrooms.  All parts of the Death Cap mushroom are poisonous and eating just one can be fatal.

Do not or pick or eat any wild mushrooms.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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